Question 1

should hydrolyzed corn gluten be avoided if you have celiac disease?

Accepted Answer

No gluten in corn: There is no gluten in corn, rice, or wheat-free oat.

Question 2

i'm a very busy person & have no time to cook. i was diagnosed with celiac disease. would it be safe to consume gluten free microwaveable dinner daily?

Accepted Answer

No Recommended: Do not recommend eating microwavable meals on a daily basis, even the ones that advertise themselves as "healthy." These products are fine occasionally but eating them every night is not healthy long term. Plan nutritious meals ahead of time, do your shopping over the weekend, and keep the recipes simple so you can knock them out in under 30 min. Check out Blue Apron for delivery options.

Question 3

is lactulose safe for constipation treatment in gluten sensitive patients with
celiac disease?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Lactulose wouldn't cause a problem in gluten sensitive patients, goodluck

Question 4

can gluten cause dizziness in celiacs?

Accepted Answer

Maybe unrelated...: Celiac disease (cd) is an immune-mediated enteropathy that inflames & destroys the lining of the small intestine--triggered in genetically-determined persons by dietary exposure to gluten (protein in wheat, barley, rye). Lots of immunologic & inflammatory symptoms can result. However, dizziness in a 56 year old lady can be serious, unrelated to cd, & deserves cardiovascular & neurologic work-up.

Question 5

why is gluten intolerence called celiac disease?

Accepted Answer

Because it causes: Celiac disease is autoimmune disorder of small intestines that occurs in genetically predisposed individuals of all ages.It is caused by a reaction to gluten a protein found in wheat, barley and rye.
That's why it is called gluten intolerance.Once the source of gluten, that is diet free from wheat, rye and barley is introduced the symptoms get better.

Question 6

can gluten cause migraines without celiac disease?

Accepted Answer

No proof: Lots of claims re: gluten, but less data. People don't eat gluten, they eat gluten containing foods-grains. These can be variously prepared; this can be a factor in getting headaches (among others).

Question 7

how are gluten intolerance and celiac disease different?

Accepted Answer

Celiac is an allergy: Celiac disease is gluten allergy, a strong allergic reaction to gluten (a protein in grains such as wheat, barley, malted barley, rye, spelt, etc...).  Gluten intolerance is not an allergic reaction, but an intolerance of gluten that leads to tummy symptoms such as gassiness, bloating, loose stools, etc...  Gluten intolerance does not cause damage to the intestinal lining like celiac disease does.

Question 8

how are gluten intolerance and celiac disease diagnosed?

Accepted Answer

Blood test or biopsy: Tests for celiac disease include blood antibody tests, looking for tissue transglutaminase antibody (ttg iga) and other antibodies. Small intestine biopsy by using an endoscope through the mouth, can accurately diagnose celiac disease.

Question 9

how can you treat gluten intolerance and celiac disease?

Accepted Answer

Avoidance: Currently, the only treatment for celiac disease and gluten issues is to eliminate gluten containing foods (wheat and other grains)  from the diet completely and indefinitely.

Question 10

when testing for celiac disease do they run a gluten test?

Accepted Answer

Blood test: Usually doctors will start with getting a history.  There is more to gluten sensitivity than just "stomach problems".  Then they might order a blood test: anti-tissue transglutaminase antibodies, and/or anti-endomysial antibodies.  Depending on those results, they may or may not need a colonoscopy/endoscopy.

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